October 19, 2010

Oh, HIIII there. Now that life is a little less bothersome, why don't we get back into the groove? Fall is my favorite season, and it's when I'm most inspired.

This outfit was inspired by the Subway map colors from Prada Pre-Fall 2010, the cover of my math book, and the kind of librarians and teachers whose desks are adorned with things like cat figurines or New Yorker cartoon calendars that are sarcastic and dry so the teacher doesn't have to be.

These glasses were sent to me by Thakoon and are super Enid Coleslaw.Brand: ThakoonPros: Comfort and the subtley of the logo on the side, but the best thing is the versatility, which makes me want to make them my prescription pair. They're somewhere between black and brown and round and square, so they kind of become whatever color or shape looks best with the outfit.Cons: The insides are snakeskin-printed which makes these such a niche thing. I know no one else sees it but it makes me feel like such a Funky Aunt when I put them on or take them off.FAVORITE EVER, THESE HAPPY SOCKS. Clashed because I couldn't pick just one pair. I was torn between these thrifted orthopedic grandma shoes and my white Pierre Hardy for Gap ones, and while the Gap ones would've been way cooler these are SO comfortable and I like dressing frumpily and I couldn't have lugged that math book around in heels.

I’ve never commented before but decided to because this outfit is newly my favorite. I can totally see the inspiration in what you chose. It's a sly nod to mathematics, but instead of being outright nerdy it's endearing and playful.

I wish I could have found math class to be this fun when I was in school.

Cheers, Tavi! I love your blog and love seeing how our thinking has evolved from Day 1 of Style Rookie.

The summer before my Freshman year of high school I read an article in a teeny bop magazine saying stuff about how you should find a way to stand out in high school. Make yourself known for something like being the girl who collects something or the girl thats in a rock band. Stand out! Be an individual with your own funky style.Well I decided I wanted to be "that girl with the cool socks"seriously.So I went shopping with my mom and we bought all the wacky socks I could find and I remember thinking, this is it. This is my key to popularity and utter coolness.

I'm in love with this outfit. And the Arthur reference. Not that I'm 16 and still watch the show. Nope. But I was terrified of the jeckyll jeckyll hyde Brain segment when I was younger. I also really like the glasses. My favorite prescription pair were prada with a really subtle logo that I loved, but they got stepped on and when I went to get new ones, all the new pairs had the huge full round logo that I just can't handle on clothing or accessories. Sigh.

1. I loved that Arthur flashback. In the future, my kid is gunna watch so much Arthur. He's legit.2. I love this outfit. It seems perfect for school. The shoes were a good choice. And the different prints mix very well. You look great in that ponytail too :)

I LOVE THIS. I don't really have anything else to add. Delighted to see a new post! I am sure you are busy. I hardly ever post during school. Far too time consuming given the amount of work/sports etc...

::slow clap:: Way to rock Arthur! Everyones favourite aardvark. I used to love Arthur...(who are we kidding, I still do.) I am a huge fan of Brain's song, "Jekyll/Hyde". Heh.

I am sorry that you are taking algebra, although I'm sure it's easy for you. I find math deplorable when it is anything except geometry. A Math book is something I could never pull inspiration from in any form. However, an English book might do the trick!

So much to like in this post – where shall I start? The maths book, is my answer! It’s a shame I was never really able to ‘answer’ any of the questions in a maths book, but I have to agree with you that the cover is pretty special!

I’m not familiar with this Arthur program – I wonder whether it was ever shown in Australia? Any way, I’ve really enjoyed the videos of it that you’ve been putting up lately! It seems to be a lot of fun, so I can see why ‘the kids’ would be into it, but then I can see quite a bit of educational value in it too (kind of buried within the content, like those strips of carrot that you try to pass off to kids as ‘orange spaghetti’).

Your outfit! Awesome! You’ve really controlled the colours well. And the strong sense of geometry (through texture and pattern) is off-set by the relaxed nature of your dress and cardigan. The socks pulled up, with the sensible shoes (that I really like and own many similar pairs) help pull it all together, with the very cute brooches finishing it all off.

I think you look great in those super Enid Coleslaw glasses, and would certainly recommend that you make them prescription!

Thanks for the great post, and I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying school this year :-)

Tavi, I love you. hahaalso: I also had the same text book... it brought back very sentimentle feelings for me.. mine had a tiny picture of two girls who used to go to my school hugging in a photo booth glued in it... I always wondered as to why it was there, and whether or not they were lesbians... yeah. Hardie har har, anyway its good to have you back.much blogger love,

Tavi, I love you. hahaalso: I also had the same text book... it brought back very sentimentle feelings for me.. mine had a tiny picture of two girls who used to go to my school hugging in a photo booth glued in it... I always wondered as to why it was there, and whether or not they were lesbians... yeah. Hardie har har, anyway its good to have you back.much blogger love,

Tavi, I love you. hahaalso: I also had the same text book... it brought back very sentimentle feelings for me.. mine had a tiny picture of two girls who used to go to my school hugging in a photo booth glued in it... I always wondered as to why it was there, and whether or not they were lesbians... yeah. Hardie har har, anyway its good to have you back.much blogger love,

ah! I have the same pair of Happy Socks. I need to pick up some more--I can't wait for the Happy Socks x Giles collab to come out!Anyway, love your outfit as always, and really thought your Gap sweater was from the Prada show.xxTiffany

I took a look at your other posts and I think your sense of style isn't the greatest.

There was one post where you posted pictures of you and your friends individually... I think only ONE person out of your group actually dressed tasteful and she was the one wearing heels, skinny jeans, a lace tank top with a black tube top underneath the lace. i thought her outfit was cute.

Dear tavi: I'm going to bite your style and wear two different socks. I wear socks all the time with my skirts and dresses, and I'm pretty sure I can pull it off, so, just letting you know. *haha! ok? As if you care...I am a total stranger, plus I'm a thousand years old, plus I live far away from you in a totally different state and we're not likely to ever be associated or mix social circles or whatev., so, I figure it's ok. ok? ok.Have a swell day!* : )

OMG! just that post title brought back so many childhood memories! I luv arthur! ur outfit is wicked creative and cool as always.luv the mismatching socks and the cardi is cute. have been following ur blog 4 like 2 years and still luv it! Rock on and Jesus luvs u!

Yeah! for the outfit. to voice a serious opinion about the glasses i'd need to see a full frontal shot of you wearing them. but in combination with your currently red hair (which is fading, i see) they just might look a tad too obviously Daria-esk. just sayin.

omg stop being me!! i love that arthur episode. i know every fing word. i wish i was 5 years younger and went to your school and could make clubs with you an stuff. also, sick socks. I USED TO WEAR UN MATCHED SOCKS. Now i am way too boring for that.